AT A GLANCE
Which plants are suitable for planting under the Judas tree?
- elf flower or Bleeding Heart
- Periwinkle or hazel root
- Tulips or hyacinths
- cotoneaster or mahonia
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Underplant the Judas tree with perennials
Since the Judas tree is a deep rooter is, you can theoretically plant perennials under it even years later. But the Judas tree often develops a few fine roots near the surface over time. You could injure them if you later plant under them. It is therefore advisable to plant perennials that should have a shallow root system like this early as possible to underplant. These shade-tolerant specimens are excellent:
- elf flower
- hosts
- Purplebells
- crying heart
- masterwort
Underplant the Judas tree with ground cover
Surrounded by low groundcover, the Judas tree looks even more impressive during its intoxicating flowering period. Both a lush green carpet of plants and a sea of blossoms enchant under its crown. However, make sure that the ground cover for underplanting Cercis
cope with drought and yourself in penumbra until shadow feel comfortable The following are ideal for underplanting:- periwinkle
- hazel root
- ivy
- cranesbill
- Carpet Phlox
Underplant the Judas tree with spring flowering bulbs
Spring bloomers are also particularly valuable because they underscore the cauliflower blooms of the Judas tree. The pink ones look the prettiest Blossoms of the Judas tree in interaction with early bloomers, the delicate flower colors produce like white or pink. This can serve:
- tulips
- lily of the valley
- hyacinths
Things get more exciting with spring bloomers that match the bloom color of the Judas tree contrast. Blue, purple or yellow flowers are recommended for this. These spring bloomers can be used for:
- star hyacinths
- grape hyacinths
- dwarf iris
- squills
Underplant the Judas tree with shrubs
At the Location of the Judas tree can also smaller and drought-loving shrubs arrive. They should be able to handle shade and only plant their roots shallow in the ground. It is important that they do not grow larger than 1 m, so as not to pressurize the Judas tree in the crown area.
- cotoneaster
- mahonia
- embankment myrtle
- Japanese spirea
Tip
Don't be fooled by a small-crowned Judas tree
In the first few years, the Judas tree usually has a small crown. Over time, however, this becomes more and more expansive and takes on an umbrella-like shape. Underplantings that were previously quite sunny could then be largely shaded.
